what leader will i need for pike fishing.

any info appreciated as never fly fished for pike before.

terry

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Hi bigtel

When using large flies 'turnover' is aided by the use of a relatively short leader and many pike fly fishermen use a leader of 2 metres (6 feet) or less. The choice between a tapered or level leader is largely a matter of personal preference. However, its breaking strain must be at least 12 lbs and a leader with a breaking strain closer to 20 lbs may prove to be more manageable.

When fishing for pike the use of a wire trace is essential at all times. Pike have extremely sharp teeth which will cut through other materials. Some have advocated the use of hard nylon monofilament in a heavy breaking strain, whilst conceding that occasional bite-offs were inevitable. This simply isn't good enough as the range of different trace wires now available gives the pike fly fisherman a number of reliable options.

Nylon coated wires are easily twisted, and the coating fused with the flame from a cigarette lighter - taking care not to overheat the wire inside the coating

Uncoated wires constructed from as many as 49 strands are now available as are braided materials with an outer braiding of wire. These are extremely supple and capable of being knotted.

Wire traces must be at least 12 inches long.


BK

There's quite a lot free info on pike fishing with a fly here

Guide to Pike Fly Fishing - PIKE FLY- FISHING ASSOCIATION

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